{"id":13,"date":"2016-03-12T06:24:02","date_gmt":"2016-03-12T06:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2024-06-13T09:28:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T00:28:27","slug":"play-cricket","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/play-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Play Cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To enjoy Cricket in Japan, try the following!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Play Cricket<\/li>\n<li>Teach Cricket<\/li>\n<li>Watch Cricket \/ Attend an Event<\/li>\n<li>Help run a League, Tournament, or Event<\/li>\n<li>Support Cricket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Play Cricket<\/h2>\n<p>Cricket is a sport that you can enjoy regardless of your age or ability. Find your place to enjoy this great sport!<br \/>\nFor Elementary School children (6-12 year olds), try the Cricket Blast Series. There are age group leagues and tournaments for anyone above this age, such as U15\/Junior High School, U19\/High School, University and Senior Leagues etc. Not all regions have age group leagues\/tournaments but most clubs welcome anyone regardless of their age or ability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japancricketblast.com\/en\/\">Cricket Blast Series<\/a>!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-960 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC04670-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC04670-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC04670-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC04670-1024x680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The Cricket Blast Programme is designed to provide\u00a0children at Elementary School (U12) with a <em><strong>Fun<\/strong><\/em> and <em><strong>International<\/strong><\/em> experience that they enjoy\u00a0with their <em><strong>Family<\/strong><\/em> while developing motor\/cricket <em><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/em>. The Cricket Blast Series, full of action and games, is held every month between April and October in Sano, Akishima, and Kaizuka. It is a great way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, develop skills and make friends for anyone trying Cricket for the first time or experienced players. Please see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japancricketblast.com\/en\/\">Cricket Blast<\/a> website for more!<\/li>\n<li>Give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricket.ne.jp\/crickeTRY\/indexEn.html\">CrickeTRY<\/a> a Try !\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16762 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210606-CrickeTRY-2.jpg 1844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A one day tournament held in Omiya is <em><strong>perfect for beginners !<\/strong><\/em> Neither experience\u00a0 nor equipment needed. This is great for your social activity.<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14574 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Social-Group-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>For females, we have the J-BASH, a program launched in 2019 to bring more ladies into the game. Just like CrickeTry, it is\u00a0<em><strong>perfect for beginners <\/strong><\/em>and neither experience\u00a0 nor equipment needed if it is your first time. There are experiences for players of all levels though, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/archives\/15437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read all about it here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>Find a Club that fits you!To find a club for your age group and region, please go to:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/play-cricket\/find-a-local-club\">Find a local Club<\/a>. If you can&#8217;t find a club in your region in your age group, please contact your local <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/regional-associations\">Regional Association<\/a> for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Teach Cricket<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1568 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC03828_R-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC03828_R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC03828_R-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC03828_R.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>Cricket is a very simple game to teach. We have developed the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.japancricketblast.com\/en\">Cricket Blast Programme<\/a>\u00a0that consists of fun games that you can use at school or in your communities to enjoy a sport or to teach basic motor skills. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japancricketblast.com\/en\/for-schools\/teacher-manual.php\">Teacher Manual<\/a> and the corresponding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japancricketblast.com\/en\/for-schools\/training-videos.php\">Video resources<\/a> are free. Please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/about-jca\/contact\">contact us<\/a> for any assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch Cricket \/ Attend an Event<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-921 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/P1050282-e1465358946680-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"P1050282\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/P1050282-e1465358946680-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/P1050282-e1465358946680-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/P1050282-e1465358946680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you would like to watch a match or find an event that you can enjoy, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/play-cricket\/leagues-tournaments\">Leagues and Tournaments<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/events\">Event Calendar<\/a>. The best matches to watch are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/archives\/competition\/international\">International<\/a> matches and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/archives\/competition\/japan-premier-league\">Japan Premier League<\/a>. The Cricket will be entertaining and you will be able to watch the best players in Japan play.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact your local <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/regional-associations\">Regional Association<\/a> if you can not find a suitable match\/event to attend.<\/p>\n<h2>Help run a League, Tournament, or Event<\/h2>\n<p>The JCA and the Regional Associations are always looking for help. Please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/about-jca\/contact\">JCA<\/a> or your local <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/regional-associations\">Regional Association<\/a>, if you are interested in planning, running, umpiring, or scoring any\u00a0Leagues, Tournaments or Events.<\/p>\n<h2>Support Cricket<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3144 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_2222_R-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2222_R\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_2222_R-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_2222_R.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>The JCA and the Regional Associations are not-for-profit organisations who rely on the support of many individuals and organisations. There are many ways to support us. Donations, Sponsorship, Value in Kind support are greatly appreciated. You can even support by placing a drink vending machine on an unused corner of your property!<\/p>\n<p>Supporting Cricket is an important way you can give back to the community. It is also an opportunity to get involved in a fun and exciting sport for you or your company. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/about-jca\/contact\">contact us<\/a> if there is anyway you can support.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To enjoy Cricket in Japan, try the following! 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